Lachlan Ashcroft

About Lachlan

Site Reliability Engineer at Stake

Lachlan is a Software Engineer with a deep passion for security and systems engineering. He began his career in Identity and Access Management before transitioning into fintech, where his security-first mindset has been instrumental. With experience across the tech stack, he has worked on both product development and developer tooling, focusing on building secure and scalable systems. Lachlan enjoys bridging the gap between engineering and security, advocating for best practices that enhance software resilience.
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Programmable 2026 Presentation

Common Security Pitfalls

Sydney
Security: Fortifying the Future
Explore critical security pitfalls commonly encountered in software development. The talk covers essential aspects, including planning, defensive programming, supply chain security, secret management, and PII handling. Attendees will gain practical insights on how to enhance their applications' security through real-world examples and actionable mitigations.